Accessibility
Deckyard includes features to make presentations accessible to all audiences.
A11y Title
Section titled “A11y Title”Each slide can have an accessibility title that’s announced by screen readers when the slide becomes active.
- Set via the A11y Title field on each slide
- Keep it descriptive but concise
- Example: “Quarterly revenue chart showing 15% growth”
A11y Summary
Section titled “A11y Summary”For complex slides, add an accessibility summary providing additional context:
- Describes what the slide contains
- Useful for data visualizations, charts, and images
- Read by assistive technology
Image Alt-Text
Section titled “Image Alt-Text”Every image should have alt-text:
- When adding an image, fill in the Alt Text field
- Provide both NL and EN versions for bilingual presentations
- Describe what the image shows, not just “image of…”
AI Alt-Text
Section titled “AI Alt-Text”Use AI to generate alt-text automatically:
- Click Generate Alt-Text on an image
- AI creates descriptions in both languages
- Review and refine as needed
See AI Alt-Text for details.
Keyboard Navigation
Section titled “Keyboard Navigation”The presenter mode supports full keyboard navigation:
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
| Arrow keys | Navigate slides |
| Home/End | First/last slide |
| F | Fullscreen |
| Escape | Exit |
High Contrast
Section titled “High Contrast”Themes are designed with sufficient color contrast. When creating custom themes, ensure text remains readable against backgrounds.